I had a wonderful celebratory meal at Claud! As a French/European inspired restaurant, they served up some delicious dishes. Started off with the scallop skewers which were fresh, tender, and super well-seasoned especially with a bite of spice. I wish the portion was bigger so I could eat more! The chicories with dates was a nice and appetizing salad. The veggies were fresh and the dates added a contrasting sweetness to the savory, cheesy profile. The red shrimp was delectable! Each piece was very fresh, chewy, and doused in this aromatic chili, garlic-y oil/sauce. Be sure to get some bread to soak up the sauces from both this shrimp dish and from the scallop skewers. The chicken liver agnolotti lived up to the hype! The pasta was al dente and each bite bursted with strong umami flavors and creaminess from the chicken liver. For mains, the pork chop with smoked onion jus was perfect for an onion-lover like me. The pork chop was surprisingly tender and juicy. The onion sauce was addicting. The tilefish with clams and swiss chard was less impressive, but I still liked the combination of seafood, veggies, and the garlic sauce. I'm not a huge cake person but my partner enjoyed their famous (and large) chocolate cake. As a wine bar, they offered a wide selection of options. Staff members were very knowledgable/helpful with their pairing recommendations. I managed to grab reservations for bar seating on the weekend, but the restaurant does have regular table seating. Interested to check out their seasonal dishes in the future for another celebratory meal! read more

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INTERIOR/AMBIANCE: Comfortable, moderate noise. SERVICE: Very good. FOOD/DRINK: We thoroughly enjoyed the food. We ordered the foie gras terrine with walnuts & honey vinegar (well-balanced flavors), chicken liver agnolotti (liver flavor was present but not at all overwhelming), red shrimp with olive oil & garlic (shrimp was fresh, forgettable dish overall), pork chop with smoked onion jus (tasty and tender), chips and aioli (so good), and lettuce with parmesan (good). The devil's food cake was the star of the show, sadly it's limited to 1 per table so we also ordered the pistachio bundt cake which was tasty and pistachio-forward. I ordered 2 glasses of red wine, the pours were on the smaller side and the wine was slightly chilled. Not my favorite, but the wine did complement the food. OVERALL: Fantastic, great spot. read more

Had a great time at Claud. I got a reservation a few days out via resy for 2 (all earlier times were booked so I'd definitely book earlier if you'd like to eat earlier). Our server was sweet and attentive! The space is smaller but has a nice date night ambiance! We got the: shrimp- very well done, although didn't blow me away chicken liver agnolotti- this was unique! I loved pairing this with the unlimited bread pork chop- prob my fav dish ( this was big, one was definitely more than enough to share for 2) Mutsu Hassen Pink Label sake- had strawberry like taste For 2, these three dishes were more than enough. Wish we could've tried more! read more

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Great service, food and ambience! I had great Wine, Bread with salty butter, Chicory salad, bitter leafy greens, and Monkfish with rice, peas and ramps read more

Claud - my daughter recommended me to try this place. Had a delicious wine, chicory salad, monkfish, and delicious bread. - Wine Bars Near Me - New York, New York

Read up on this place in the Michelin Guide and my husband saw their six layered devil's food cake on IG so it was a perfect surprise to end my birthday weekend. Reservations are tough but a must if you want to experience this downtown bistro--it really is a simple-yet-deliciously comforting little menu. The place opens at 5pm and you can (attempt) reservations 2 weeks in advance. We got sat in a cozy nook not too far from the open kitchen and with plenty appetite. First of all...Is the chocolate cake mind-blowing? I'd say no, but you'll have to try it for yourself! ;) The foie gras terrine with walnuts and honey vinegar was my favorite...perfectly paired with a glass of bubbles. We also had the striped bass with clams and Swiss chard and the pork chop with smoked onion jus. All that with a side of lettuce and Parmesan to share and we were happily stuffed. Thank you to the team at Claud for making it a cute experience and adding a little candle to my enormous cake slice. I'd love to come back and try everything on the menu! read more

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Apps were def the stars, the escarole salad and squash mille feuille were my favs. Striped bass entree was inoffensive but a lil boring, idk! Imo and mom saw the three crab fish sauce and got the msg ick LOL..... Tis a wine bar but why did i try three whites and they were both so just okayyyy ? I sound like a hater lol i had a rlly nice experience overall tho, service and ambiance is great but idk if im dying to come back - enjoyed the small plates but i feel like the wines need to be yummier to match up to snuff and feed into that omnipresent small plate wine bar type beat yk.... Or maybe theyre being subversive on purpose by having mid wine.LOL We ofc got the famous choc cake (ngl was like 80% the reason why i suggested we go) and it was greatttt i honestly probably filled up more on cake than anything else lol read more

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So our flight got delayed by several hours and when we finally made it to NY and through the trains to our hotel, it was already our reservation time. Luckily we were meeting a friend who got there on time and explained the situation; they graciously let us keep the table within our reservation slot. It was originally for 6:15, we got there as soon as we could at 7:20! Our friend had ordered for us as well and got the allergy guide. So super thankful they were kind and accommodating. The spot itself is exactly what you'd imagine a high end farm to table spot in NY would be. Dark, romantic, vibey. Wonderful service. Cozy. We had some great wine, my friends shared a bottle but I opted for the equinoxe glass and it was delicious. The food options for a gluten and dairy allergy were a bit limited for my liking but they were very knowledgeable and I felt safe eating there. I ended up getting the lamb shoulder. I will say lamb is not my go to and it was a bit fattier than I'd like, but the flavor was good. It just felt a bit of a bummer to pay so much for something that wasn't super satisfying. I still would recommend the spot, it was a wonderful experience and ambiance, especially to those without any dietary restrictions. And I would for sure love to come back to enjoy a glass! read more

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Had a lovely anniversary dinner with my husband at Claud. It was a dark and stormy night unfortunately, so when we walked in soaked from the rain, this cozy and intimate restaurant was our refuge. The hostess took our jackets at the door and we were seated immediately for our reservation time (which I booked as soon as they were released to snag a reasonable dinner time!). Our server was very friendly and congratulated us on our anniversary. We started with the red shrimp and scallop skewer. Both were delicious and fresh! Then we had the chicken liver agnolotti--my husband was skeptical at first, but we both enjoyed it. Personally I really loved it! For mains we ordered the pork chop and monkfish. I'm not big on pork chops, but this one was so tender and tasty. The monkfish had a nice meaty bite, I had never tried monkfish before so it was a positive experience. My only slight critique was that when I had the peas, corn and ramps... I sort of got 'bag of frozen vegetable medley' which unfortunately stood out among the other extremely flavorful items. But that was a blip in an otherwise really great meal. The chocolate cake lives up to the hype, I'd absolutely get it again. Our server also gave us a free green tea ice cream with freeze dried raspberry. It was a nice and refreshing tasty treat! Overall it was a wonderful anniversary experience and I would love to go back again soon. read more

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Claud is wildly overhyped. I came in with high expectations and left genuinely confused about the hype. The pork chop was so fatty and so charred that it was borderline inedible. It was the kind of dish you keep trying to "work around" and eventually give up on. The pear salad with hazelnuts was okay, but nothing special and definitely not memorable. On the plus side, the service was good and the staff was attentive. Overall, it feels like an influencer driven hot spot more than a place delivering consistently great food. I would not go out of my way to come back. read more

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This dinner blew me away. A friend got the reservation and invited me along, I had no expectations. The whole experience was so warm and inviting. The dining room is surprisingly spacious and so home-y. Our server helped guide us to a nice bottle of red that we enjoyed with our dinner. I also had a daiquiri that was delightful, though I will note I believe it's made with sake, not rum, because of some sort of liquor license situation. For the four of us, we ordered 7 dishes and 2 desserts which was just the right amount of food. Every dish felt special and exciting. I'm not usually inclined to try cuts like beef tongue or sweetbreads but the way they do them here is approachable and delicious. The pork chop is worth a visit alone. We were fighting to have every drop of the onion jus with pieces of their bread. My favorite dessert was the coffee ice cream. The cake was nice, not heavy or too sweet like I was expecting. read more

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Wow, I did not expect this place to be this good (which is my mistake, because their sister restaurant, Penny, is awesome). Claud a great wine bar that serves exceptional food. Service is great, and the servers explain the dishes well. The food runs French, but don't expect your typical bistro fare. The dishes are inventive, rich and delicious. Shoutout to the pork chop with smoked onion jus and the chicken liver agnolotti. Those are must orders here. This is one of the best restaurants in the city. Worth your time if you're into this kind of food. read more

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I thought this place was good but as expected. We ordered a pear salad, shrimp, the chicken liver pasta, pork chops, and rice pudding. Pear salad was okay, it had some acidity. I mostly wanted to get some sort of vegetable/healthy dish but It definitely wasn't anything that stood out. I liked the shrimp dish a lot and sopping up the garlic oil with bread was delicious. Their homemade bread was also really good! Chicken liver pasta was really liver-y! I thought it tasted fine but as a personal preference it was too heavy for me. I think it was a bit too monotonous in flavor, so it made it difficult to eat so much of it. The pork chop had good flavor. It wasn't that tender. I think i was misguided by tiktoks that touted it was "the most tender pork chop ever". I even asked the waitress if it was supposed to be cooked this way because it was just.....not what I was expecting. They were super nice about it and offered to remake it but they said it was intended to be that way. So just a heads up that the pork chop will not be that next level softness. It tasted like a regular pork chop i would make at home, but the sauce and onions were delicious. I'm not a huge fan of chocolate so we skipped the cake, but I've been told it's the best cake ever and that maybe was where I went wrong. However, the rice pudding was delicious as well. Overall this place was great for dinner. It's a solid date spot or place to visit with friends for an occasion but I don't think i'd return as a regular. read more

We loved every dish. The shrimp in olive oil and garlic was amazing--we were sopping up as much of the olive oil with the bread as possible. I also really enjoyed the pork chop--we were recommended to get the rice to eat with the sauce, which was definitely the right move. And I loved the chicken liver agnolotti too. The ham was good, but not a must-have. The devil's food cake is decadent and large, but I thought maybe a bit overhyped. We had great service at the bar. I also like that their smaller menu means you can order a decent portion of their stuff even with just two people. I thought the food was way more satisfying than Penny. read more

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All the hype is pretty real. I snagged an early bar seat, and the vibe is professional but relaxed, hip without being over-the-top. The pork chop with onion jus is an absolute hit!. The red shrimp were ok - probably wouldn't order them again. The winners of the night were the fried hen of the wood - sounds simple, but the cooking technique seemed really advanced. And, the potato gratin was a plate licker! Wines by the glass are outstanding, but that is part of the shtick here. Can't wait to come back and try more dishes. read more

After coming across a video on EATER, showcasing their 7 layer Devil's Food Cake, I made a mental bookmark about when to come here. My wife's birthday fit that occasion. Getting a reservation was hard, but managed to snag a 6:30 on a Sunday. The space is a bit cramped, loud, with an open kitchen and quite charming. Small menu, but full of unique selections. Seeing striped bass as an entree was a pleasant surprise. As a boy, I used to catch them in Long Island Sound. Never did I think I'd see them om a menu in the East Village in 2026. That, along with the Pork Chop, Arugula Salad w/Parmesan and the Foie Gras Terrine to start , made for a perfect order. The warm bread, was a great vessel for the butter like Terrine. Swiss Chard and Clams went well with the Bass. Arugula balanced out the rich, non-gamey Pork Chop. Perfect portions all around, and left room tor the initial reason we came. The CAKE !!! A huge piece, along with a lit candle (no singing Thank God) arrived right on time. I expected a rich, heavy, dense, overpowering chocolate uppercut. What we got was a flavorful, light, moist, perfect sized piece of cake. Had I known, we may have ordered a second dessert; like the table next to us did. Our waitress was great. She referred to us as her "lovelies"...So cute. We will definitely be back, and hope to snag the table beside the kitchen. read more

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Didn't have a reservation but was able to walk in and sit at the bar as soon as they opened. Service was great even though we only ordered an appetizer and dessert. Get the devil's food cake. You won't regret it. read more

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Grabbed a bar reservation a few days ahead and had an amazing meal here. I'd been upstairs to their sister restaurant Penny a few times, but this was my first time at Claud. My boyfriend and I shared: + Tuna with melon and hazelnut oil - excellent + Chicken liver agnolotti - perfect, one of their most famous dishes for a reason + Cabbage with vadouvan - the best thing I ate + striped bass with razor clams - good + Devil's food cake - excellent (took half home) + Ice cream - perfect - the cherries! Would highly recommend getting ice cream with the cake; it's essential for cutting the richness. Can't wait to return! read more

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This French wine bar is a great option for a date night or dinner with friends. I went in a group of 4 and so we were able to try a variety of dishes, which I loved. The interior of the restaurant is intimate, romantic, and nice but casual (if that makes sense). Service is stellar. We got two bottles of wine--both of which were amazing. I would definitely recommend trying out their wines! For appetizers, we ordered the foie gras, the shishito peppers with duck sausage, tomato mille-fueille, shrimp, and chicken liver agnolotti. Everything was delicious. While they are most known for their chicken liver agnolotti and shrimp (which I do agree at must-trys), the other appetizers we had did not fall short and everyone in our group had their own favorites. For mains, we got the pork chop, wagyu buvette, and chicken. The pork chop and chicken were the favorites of the night and I would say that you could skip the wagyu buvette (it just didn't stand out in my opinion and was a bit too salty). Wish we had room for dessert, but everything was phenomenal. (Maybe next time!) read more

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The chicken liver agnolotti is the singular best bite I had the year Claud opened in 2023, and I've since been back for more. I've also been to their highly anticipated and celebrated newer restaurant, Penny. You'd think as a seafood lover who is not always impressed by Western cuisine I'd choose Penny over Claud, but hands down Claud wins just for that chicken liver agnolotti alone. So why is the agnolotti so good? Sometimes fresh pasta falls apart too easily but while this pasta was made in house, it has plenty of bite, and each pocket bursts with full rich, unctuous, umami flavor from the chicken liver. I spent 14 years of my life forgoing land animals in my pescatarian diet, but as soon as I started eating chicken, I craved liver specifically. While I've yet to prove an iron deficiency, I know that I this bites hits me in the brain stem. It is the pinnacle of savory. Speaking of savory, whether you like the freshness of a scallop crudo with sugar snap peas that crunch with every bite, or the richness of Argentinian shrimp sizzling in butter, Claud's kitchen puts out comforting dishes with fine dining flourish. The owner/chef formerly worked at Momofuku Ko. Aside from the pasta, another star of the show is the mushroom mille-feuille, a multi layered puff pastry with a mushroom gravy. Sometimes they add seasonal ingredients like ricotta and morels. Umami explosion in every bite. I'd say second to none but it's second to the agnolotti. And while I'm not one for sweets-- a dessert has to be a real stand out to satisfy my palate--I'm glad on a more recent visit I got saved room for that devil' food cake. It's as moist as they tout, and that sea salt on top cuts through the richness of it. It's a nice end to the meal. I'd also be remiss not to shout out their fantastic wine list. I just asked for a minerally white and had the somm recommend me a couple of glasses. They were bangers. read more

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I went just for wine and cake for my birthday and man is that slice of cake huge! Genuinely the best chocolate cake i've ever had, it's rich, moist, and the best part is the frosting. I definitely have to go back for the food, the shrimp smelled amazing Service was great and the ambiance was warm with dimly lit tables and comfy couches, almost like in someone's dining room. Overall a great experience read more

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Of course -- here's the full post again, but with the ending pushed into truly unhinged, spiritually delusional, her-core territory. I went to Claud in the East Village with Daren, a C-level exec at a Very Large Retailer That Shall Remain Nameless because I am not casually leaking MNPI over foie gras and ending up in a Zoom purgatory with Gary Gensler. Let's just say the business is not a turnaround, which is why this man moves with the loose, satisfied posture of someone whose equity grants get cleared with applause by his board. I arrived vibrating at a frequency only detectable by migratory birds and immediately ordered a Puligny-Montrachet the way some women order a coffee, with ritualistic devotion and the quiet threat that if this doesn't fix my entire personality, nothing will. The first sip hit my tongue and the room split open. Time stopped. Gwyneth Paltrow herself materialized above the table, floating like a clean-girl Archangel who charges $300 for a candle. She leaned down and whispered that I had better be careful because my outfit and microexpressions were this close to moving markets. Then she evaporated into a faint cloud of Byredo Gypsy Water, leaving me with the distinct feeling that I had just encountered spirituality that technically requires an SEC filing. I sat there wondering if this was my Yoko moment. Why shouldn't I move markets. Why do only men named Jensen get to tank indices with a leather jacket and one enigmatic expression. This was feminism, I decided, and my comrades in arms were Khaite and Jimmy Choo. Meanwhile Claud was performing culinary witchcraft. The foie gras and chicory were transcendent, acidic and rich and bitter in a way that felt like past-life regression. And then Daren ordered bavette, a cut of steak I genuinely believed was exclusively reserved for hunting dogs in dynastic families, the ones bred to retrieve pheasants, heirlooms, and generations of emotional repression. It arrived looking so tender and aristocratically glistening I briefly wondered if we were violating international law. Daren looked outrageously pleased with himself, like he had tracked the bavette through an enchanted forest at dawn, whispered to it in a language only rich men know, and then presented it to me as proof he is capable of providing. Claud is a full-body spiritual event. The foie gras alone could rearrange your aura. The wine list is so good it made me question every life choice that didn't end in a sommelier certification. And Daren? Daren is an A plus, dangerously charming in that way where you start to imagine joint holiday cards and then scare yourself. But for a second date, he needs a job with perks so feral and unhinged they send my friends into complete social collapse, like discounts that spark screaming matches and force emergency brunch summits. I'm talking markdowns that make women reconsider their entire friendship hierarchy. Until then, I will return to Claud alone, glowing with Puligny and foie gras, fully prepared to move cultural tectonic plates with nothing but my outfit, my intentions, and a glass of French wine that knows too much about me. read more

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Late Sunday night the bar had about 4 spots open so theoretically could've walked in but also glad I booked a reservation because the seats are much more comfortable in the dining room area. I was originally going for the pork chop and chocolate cake but was told the pork chop would take 40 minutes so I had to order another thing. The server recommended either their iceberg with anchovies, red shrimp with olive oil and garlic, or the chicken liver agnolotti. I chose the last one and it turned out to be quite delicious with the vinegar sauce. They give you 2 slices of bread to soak up the sauce and the bread was pretty solid too. The pork chop is huge. I was able to finish it all alone but I was also really hungry. I would recommend splitting with 2 people. The sauce was also very vinegar based with their smoked onion jus so the meal was feeling a bit one dimensional in terms of flavor profile. There's no sides with the pork chop so you need to be ok eating that with solely the jus. Luckily I asked them if they had chocolate cake left when I first ordered my food because they did mention they were running low. It was so delicious, a little denser in texture but honestly kind of how I like it. Book a reservation if dining with others! read more

Sleek, popular, vibey. I loved the menu, and it feels very early-2000s, with veal sweetbreads again, and foie gras. Loved that. The food was delicious and decadent. Service was top-notch, very friendy and attentive but they wanted $ and we were guided into over-ordering by probably one course too many, and as a result, Claude, bizarrely, turned out to be one of the more expensive dinners I've had all year. In the end, as much as I loved it, I don't think it was worth like $150 a person. It's a wine bar. No cocktails (boo!) and I wish I would have known that. A martini would have been preferable, though their wine list is good and not overpriced and not too precious at all. I do recommend. The devil's food cake, as good as it was, did not need to be big enough to feed all of Westeros. read more

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This place was dynamite expensive but was definitely good. We started with the shrimp and I tried the chicken liver agnolotti They were both terrific. My wife had the chicken and I had the swordfish. The food was terrific. The service was terrific. Gonna cost 250 [with wine] but was a memorable dinner. For a special occasion give it a try read more

Claud is a sleek restaurant with boisterous vibes. Packed to the brim, within tables it was ok but at peak times it was pretty loud. The staff were friendly and attentive and served quickly. The counter tops were nice but with a narrow hall I did get bumped frequently by people passing. The roasted peppers were a solid start followed by bread and butter - excellent with thick soft bread, crispy crust and fresh butter. I then got the Wagyu Bavette that I thought was just fine. It was a bit dry and chewy but had decent flavors. Paired with mashed potatoes that were also just ok. I finished with the chocolate cake, maybe I was underwhelmed due to the hype around it but I thought it was above average but not too special. The salt was a bit strong and sweetness was imbalanced. It was good but didn't love it. Maybe would have better luck on a different night, I would still return to Claud! read more

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Claud is worth the hype! The must orders are the chicken liver agnolotti, the pork chop, and dessert! The salt cod croquettes were definitely a bit on the salty side, but had the perfect crunch and paired really well with the complimentary bread. Since the croquette filling was a spread texture, I spread the croquette on the bread! The chicken liver agnolotti is one of the best pastas in town. It is rich, yet somehow not overwhelming. The brown butter balsamic sauce counters the richness of the liver. My favorite bite of the night is probably the pork chop. The smoked onion jus is chef's kiss. So much umami in each bite. The meat is also cooked really well. One side has more lean meat and one side has more fatty meat. You can't go wrong with the dessert here. The devil's food cake is obviously a star here. It is rich and decadent (I recommend taking this home since it tastes even better after being refrigerated). However, the maple ice cream was amazing! It wasn't too sweet and had some nice crunchy bits for texture. The staff were really nice to see our note that it was our anniversary and gave us the ice cream on the house. read more

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Claud is striking for its unbeautiful food. There are none of the flourishes in plating that have come to be the norm in the world of fine dining. Creme caramel comes directly from its truncated pyramid mold to the table, squidged a little off center on the plate. A tuna dish comes irregularly cut, arranged in no particular pattern. Dishes come with nary a decorative garnish, not even a sprig of parsley. It takes a certain amount of chutzpah to serve food in this manner, in NYC, to make this kind of statement: These dishes can stand just fine on their own merits, on the basis of taste alone. Plating? Bah. It's superfluous. We started with four small plates. A salad of cucumbers with anchovy vinaigrette and dill ($17) was striking in its apparent simplicity, but sophisticated in execution. (I like how the menu consistently understates, but overdelivers, generally.) There was a lovely hit of umami from the anchovies (not overwhelmingly fishy for the seafood averse), just the right amount of that heavily dilly, refreshing, not overly acidic dressing. Slightly pickled, thinly mandolined, tender fennel bulb added a wee hint of sweetness and textural contrast to the still-crisp cucumber. Fat squash blossoms with ratatouille ($19) came well fried and well blotted, not at all greasy. Ratatouille -- made of summer squash and tomato, I think -- was stuffed inside the flower, with some sort of aioli / mayonnaise dip on the side. My table mates were utterly enamoured with these. Tuna with melon and hazelnut oil ($24) was almost comically ugly. Irregularly cut fish (a lean akami) sat atop similarly irregular cuts of cantaloupe. But the fish was pristinely fresh, its leanness offset by high quality oil and salt. Given the season, the cantaloupe could have been riper, sweeter -- but the combination of flavors was quite nice. Tomato mille-feuille with moses sleeper ($39) was so likeable it almost justified the price tag. Moses Sleeper, for those not in the know (i.e. me prior to this meal), is evidently a Jasper Hill Farm cheese, luscious, creamy, fruity, brie-like. It was beautifully melted into crisp puff pastry and topped with something I'd describe as a tomato compote: lusciously juicy and sweet, summer at its best. I really wanted an enormous bowl of this tomato stuff all on its own. Even better than the small plates were the proteins. I have never had more delicious preparation of swordfish. This one came in a messy pile of slightly creamy corn and yellow wax beans ($37). It was not at all fishy, as tender as a ragout and.... silky, I think is the right adjective. What do they do to swordfish, so often served dry, bland and rubbery, to make it this darn good? Was it poached in olive oil? I'm impressed. My table mates were equally taken with the pork chop with smoked onion jus ($41). I'm not quite sure how they infused so much smoke flavor into the meat, but it was so very moist and flavorful, skillfully brined. The onion jus, caramelized and bursting with umami, was a bit too salty by itself, but balanced well in conjunction with pork. Although I cast aspersions on the appearance of the crème caramel ($12), it tasted absolutely delectable: rich with milkfat and egg yolk, just sweet enough and not a touch overboard -- everything anyone might wish for in a creme caramel. The wine list is long and serious. We ordered a bottle of good pear cider, which was probably quite overpriced, but pleasant with all of our dishes. I agree with other Yelpers that some of the dishes are possibly unreasonably priced. But. There is enough innovation, and there are so many preparations that I could not or would not be willing to prepare at home (as a reasonably competent cook), that... for me, at least, most dishes were worth the price tag. Excellent service. Our very professional, likeable server (with great ink) and their colleagues were polished, with a precise understanding of allergins on the menu. We'd be glad to go back. read more

Shrimp dish was promising, if somewhat unremarkable beyond being served dramatically in a sizzling cast iron pan. Pork chop was fatty, way oversauced in what seemed to be a standard onion reduction, and honestly a little tough to cut. (The diner next to me quietly agreed.) Service was attentive and they kindly removed it from the bill, which I appreciate. Maybe I ordered incorrectly, but that shouldn't be an option for this price point and amount of hype. Such a disappointment for something I'd waited for for so long. read more

The dishes here were all sooooo good, and nice portion size too. We sat at the bar and enjoyed the service and some good wine. The place itself is very simple and minimalist. Next time would like to try their other restaurant Penny, which is more seafood based. read more

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The first time I went to Claude, I thought it was absolutely amazing. But wanted to see if it was just that one night, so went back within two weeks and got some of the same dishes and some different ones. The food was incredible, fresh, juicy, light, and so flavorful. The portions were perfect size too. The chocolate cake for dessert was a major delight as well, one of those things that seems too good to be true but it actually is! read more

I had a very tasty meal here recently with a friend. We had an event in the area and wanted to try something new in the area, and I am glad we tried Claud. The complimentary bread was fresh, hot, and very good. The atmosphere is casual and cozy, but the food is classy. Their wine list has some interesting options that you do not typically see, so I took the chance to try something new. They open up reservations on their site a couple of weeks out. I strongly recommend making a reservation as it is not a very large place and seems to fill up. read more

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Claud does everything well. I remember the shrimp in garlic and oil being one of my favorite dishes. If you don't like the taste of chicken liver, you won't like the agnolotti. Most importantly don't leave without the devil chocolate cake! Delicious and not too sweet. read more

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Had an awesome experience trying a majority of the menu. The highlights were the cake and the squash blossoms! I found the apps to be really interesting and delicious over the entrees but both were solid. read more

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Claud is on the pricier side for Manhattan, and while the food is generally well-prepared and better than the social media hype might suggest, it does not always live up to the bill (Im choosy). The 7-layer Devil's Food Cake is the one thing I keep coming back for -- not because it blows my mind every time, but because at the price I paid I feel obligated to enjoy it rather than attempt making it myself. If I want that cake, I'd go there for that instead late at night (an hour before closing, but best of luck too if there is still cake left). The rest of the menu is decent but nothing that will leave you speechless. Customer service is generally good and cordial, though the receptionist on one visit was noticeably cold compared to other nights. That annoyed me but I dont want to be the diva that night. Worth trying at least once out of curiosity, but go in knowing you will likely walk out $200 lighter per person (that is $300-400 for two pax) with wine and cocktails -- and wondering if it was all truly worth it. I'm saying it as city person, ---but I will still go back and recommend Claud. Yeahh bcoz it's hard to get a reservation there! read more

Overall rating: 4.2 From what I understand this is a very famous restaurant and good? The prices are on the higher end, but I'm not sure if it's entirely worth it in my opinion. I knew I wasn't the target audience but I definitely got stares from the staff - not sure if it's bc I was the only POC or I didn't dress the part, but it was not a good feeling. Especially the amount of money we spent. When I went to check my coat after I literally sat down, the hostess said it was only for people eating there. I literally CAME FROM MY TABLE. Bruh. Rude. It also took a few minutes for my friend and I to decide what to get & the server checked in maybe 5x. It was very overbearing. Items we ordered: - chicken liver agnolotti: 5/5 so good - red shrimp with olive oil and garlic: 4/5 great, but not sure I'd get again - spring mille-feuille with morels and oma: 6/5 so amazing - pork chop with smoked onion jus: 4/5 I'm not sure why I thought this would be a pork chop. But it was sliced. - devil's food cake: 4/5 It was good. But the most amazing thing? Strong statements as someone one their period. Also ordered some other appetizers, but not sure the items. The food was good. But I have no plans to come back. read more

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A great date night vibe! They have a very solid menu and it's with the hype. The chocolate cake is perfect for any chocolate fanatic and is massive. Their pasta dishes were also really good. Didn't take too many pictures because the food was so good read more

Claud - Chocolate cake - Wine Bars Near Me - New York, New York

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We had the swordfish, Dover sole, shrimp, chicken, cauliflower, and anchovy salad. Pros: The sizzling hot cast iron pan that holds shrimp, butter, and garlic - aces for bread dipping. The bread is very good - warm, crusty. Order two loaves. The anchovy salad (it's not literally called that) is light and tasty. The sommelier picked some good wines for us - we went through a few bottles. Cons: Swordfish - small, fishy tasting. Dover sole - odd prep, it is not flat or thin. I liked it tbf, but no idea why it's $88. Cauliflower portion size is v small. Is there a run on this veg that no one is talking about? Shrimp - go to Whole Foods, toss their frozen shrimp in some oil, voila. Claud's version is fine but, given the restaurant's pedigree, kinda underwhelming. The place just misses the mark: a tight but erratic menu, decor (bare), ambiance (cramped), and expensive mains - but is in such a convenient spot that with a bit more attention it could shine. I see other reviewers loved the spot, so maybe it was just an off night. And we didn't try the chocolate cake but it looked epic. read more

I feel as though I cannot properly rate this restaurant since I only came for the dessert. The restaurant people were so nice and held a late night spot for our group so we could come for the famous devils cake which I shared among 3 people. Honestly it's so rich you could share among more. Although it was delicious, I wouldn't say it's the best cake I've ever had. That being said, we also got the maple ice cream and THIS is actually a dessert I've been thinking about since I left. The ice cream was perfectly creamy and it had these crunchy bits on top and it was seriously perfection. Can't wait to come back and try the food too next time. read more

Claud - Cake - Wine Bars Near Me - New York, New York

Great meal, great service. Cozy but modern interior. Front row seat to watch the chefs cook was interesting. Refreshing coconut lime mocktail. Chicken liver agnolotti was as good as I remember it. Can definitely taste the balsamic. Perfectly cooked pork chop with enough lean and moist bits. Not dry at all. Chocolate cake is huge. Subtle chocolate flavor. Was told there's some ginger in there too. read more

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Short review- Best dishes were the Agnolotti and the Dover Sole. Cake was very tasty also and massive. Prices a bit too high for quality. I was here a good while back as per most of my recent reviews. I was here around a month or two before their fish-centric restaurant Penny opened upstairs and the staff seemed excited about their new opening. The service was nice, the lighting was good enough for photos, and the food was decent. The flavors of most of the dishes are very nice but the price point doesn't really match for the quality outside of a handful of things. To be honest in that way, the food reminds me a bit of the newer restaurant Four Horsemen outside of that spot having of course a much better wine menu with dainty but well flavored portions perfect for wine. It also reminded me of that restaurant in that a lot of the dishes on the current menu have the same main ingredient but they change up what it comes with. They only have 2 cocktails on the menu and after asking the waiter for the description, I remember going for the Fino Negroni for I believe $16 which had a unique saltiness and bitterness and some floral flavor as I remember gin was in it. It was different and alright. The cocktails appear to be a bit different now on the current menu and they are a few bucks more. They gave us some sourdough bread and butter which was tasty though I would have preferred a better quality butter. The bread went well with supplementing some of our appetizers. The Red Shrimp With Olive Oil and Garlic for $27 was overpriced but tasty. There was 4 rather small shrimp in there but the garlic sauce was well flavored though perhaps a bit salty with the lemon definitely not being necessary. Dipping the bread in the delicious garlic reminded me to an extent of escargot. We also got the Foie Gras Terrine With Walnuts and Honey Vinegar for the same price. The portion size for this was decent though I preferred the flavor from the first dish. Still a good quality terrine and the sweet walnuts was a novel touch with the foie gras and gelée. The bread as per before went with the foie. Similarly priced but very much worth it was the Chicken Liver Agnolotti for $26 which comes with 16 pieces. The tiny pasta were rich and delicious from the chicken liver and the sauce on top which contains brown butter, sage, & balsamic compliments it well with the touch of sourness from the balsamic going really well. This was one of the best dishes of the night and I would recommend it and I can see why it's one of the signatures. As they didn't have the bone-in skate wing or kampachi, we got an extra main dish which was unfortunately the Half Chicken With Foie Drippings for $38. I would say speaking of foie gras to reference the terrine but there really wasn't any flavor resembling said foie gras. It was just decently cooked pretty bland chicken for way too much which honestly didn't have the best texture either. It's not on the current menu and I wouldn't recommend them bring it back as this was easily the worst dish of the night by a whole lot. The other main dish was the Dover Sole With Sherry and Lemon for $88. The very large filet was perfectly cooked and almost buttery. Not much really to say about it outside of the fish quality being good and the sauce adding a slight bit of sweetness but only slight and it was honestly worth it for the price. If I was going there with one other, I would likely order this and the agnolotti with probably the cake at the end if wanted and make a meal out of those 2 and leave decently stuffed. We of course got the famous Devil's Food Cake listed as for 2 on the menu for $22 but we got one for the whole table to share. The cake was very tasty from the moist cake to the ganache sections which were rich. I was happy that the chocolate was definitely on the darker end but not too bitter and the bit of sea salt of course helped with the richness also. If I was going here with one other, I would likely order the dover sole, the agnolotti, and probably the cake at the end and have a decently filling meal for around $88 or if going solo, the agnolotti and cake. If I had done that, I would probably be leaving this place a five star review but we also ordered a lot of other dishes that just really weren't as worth it. I guess stick with the signatures. Low 4/upper 3. read more

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